oral history
noun
1
: a recording containing information about the past obtained from in-depth interviews concerning personal experiences, recollections, and reflections
also
: the study of such information
2
: a written work based on oral history
oral historian
noun
Examples of oral history in a Sentence
I'm reading an oral history of the Great Depression.
Recent Examples on the Web
The oral history collection is part of a broader BMI effort to collect materials that demonstrate the importance of the Key Bridge and the Port of Baltimore, which was severely impacted by the bridge’s collapse.
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Maya Lora, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
Soy lattes and the literal dream song: An oral history of Train's 'Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)'
Train's official Instagram account shared a touching tribute to Colin on Wednesday.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 22 May 2024
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Maya Lora, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2024
Soy lattes and the literal dream song: An oral history of Train's 'Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)'
Train's official Instagram account shared a touching tribute to Colin on Wednesday.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 22 May 2024
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“Oral history.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oral%20history. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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